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Worth County is a county located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 21,967. The 2005 Census Estimate shows a population of 21,996 [1]. The county seat is Sylvester.6 Worth County is included in the Albany, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area. Contents [hide]

* 1 History * 2 Geography o 2.1 Major Highways o 2.2 Adjacent Counties * 3 Economy * 4 Demographics * 5 Cities * 6 External links

[edit] History

Worth County was created from Dooly and Irwin counties on December 20, 1853, by an act of the Georgia General Assembly, becoming Georgia's 106th county. It was named for Major General William J. Worth of New York.

In 1905, portions of Worth County were used to create Tift and Turner counties.

[edit] Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 575 square miles (1,488 km²), of which, 570 square miles (1,476 km²) of it is land and 5 square miles (13 km²) of it is water. The total area is 0.85 % water.

[edit] Major Highways

* U.S. Highway 82 * Georgia State Route 32 * Georgia State Route 33 * Georgia State Route 112 * Georgia State Route 256 * Georgia State Route 300

[edit] Adjacent Counties

* Crisp County, Georgia - north * Tift County, Georgia - east * Turner County, Georgia - east * Colquitt County, Georgia - south * Mitchell County, Georgia - southwest * Lee County, Georgia - west * Dougherty County, Georgia - west

[edit] Economy

The county is called the "Peanut Capital" because of its massive peanut industry.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 21,967 people, 8,106 households, and 6,120 families residing in the county. The population density was 39 people per square mile (15/km²). There were 9,086 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 68.69 % White, 29.57 % Black or African American, 0.36 % Native American, 0.22 % Asian, 0.01 % Pacific Islander, 0.61 % from other races, and 0.55 % from two or more races. 1.09 % of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 8,106 households out of which 36.3 % have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7 % were married couples living together, 15.7 % had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5 % were non-families. 21.5 % of all households were made up of individuals and 9 % had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the county, the population was spread out with 28.6 % under the age of 18, 8.1 % from 18 to 24, 27.50 % from 25 to 44, 23.90 % from 45 to 64, and 12 % who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 92.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,384, and the median income for a family was $38,887. Males had a median income of $31,668 versus $20,950 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,856. 18.50 % of the population and 14.7 % of families were below the poverty line. 25 % of those under the age of 18 and 20.2 % of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

[edit] Cities

* Oakfield * Poulan * Sumner * Sylvester * Warwick

[edit] External links

* Official website * Worth County School District * Historical maps of Worth County

[show] v • d • e Municipalities and communities of Worth County, Georgia County seat: Sylvester Cities

Poulan | Sylvester | Warwick Map of Georgia highlighting Worth County Town

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Sylvester is a city in Worth County, Georgia, United States. The population was 5,990 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat and business center of Worth County[3] and is claimed to be the Peanut Capital of the World due to its ability to produce more peanuts per acre than anywhere else in the world. Contents [hide]

* 1 Geography * 2 Past * 3 Present o 3.1 Demographics o 3.2 Education + 3.2.1 Schools o 3.3 Entertainment + 3.3.1 Local Attractions + 3.3.2 Peanut Festival o 3.4 Notable People * 4 Future * 5 External links

[edit] Geography

Sylvester is located at [show location on an interactive map] 31°31′53″N, 83°50′10″W (31.531425, -83.836233)[4].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.7 square miles (14.9 km²), of which, 5.7 square miles (14.8 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.52%) is water.

Sylvester is located on U.S. Highway 82 at the junction of Georgia State Route 33.

[edit] Past

Sylvester started as a "beautiful nowhere" in 1893 and was first called "Isabella Station". When the Brunswick and Albany Railroad came through Southwest Georgia, the county seat was Isabella, which is located three miles north of the railroad. Slowly, however, the center of gravity for trade and commerce shifted south along the railroad. Two other towns, Poulan and Sumner, sprang up along the railroad in Worth county, but it was "Isabella Station" that grew and prospered the fastest. In 1894, the citizens voted to change the name to "Sylvester". In 1898, Sylvester voted to incorporate and then on December 21st, 1989, the Georgia Legislature agreed to incorporate Sylvester as a city.

[edit] Present

[edit] Demographics

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 5,990 people, 2,151 households, and 1,537 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,049.1 people per square mile (405.0/km²). There were 2,378 housing units at an average density of 416.5/sq mi (160.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 39.15% White, 59.97% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.90% of the population.

There were 2,151 households out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.5% were married couples living together, 27.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the city the population was spread out with 31.5% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 80.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,114, and the median income for a family was $33,707. Males had a median income of $29,010 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,387. About 24.6% of families and 27.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.5% of those under age 18 and 29.0% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Education

[edit] Schools

* Worth County Primary School * Sylvester Elementary School and Pre-K * Holley Elementary School * Worth County Middle School * Worth County High School

[edit] Entertainment

[edit] Local Attractions

* T.C. Jeffords Park o A shaded public park located in town near the intersection of U.S. Highway 82 and Georgia State Route 33. The park features a stage for public performances, several covered shelters, picnic tables, a playground, tennis courts, a cooled club house, a fountain, Ole Engine 100 and Christmas decorations during the holiday season. The Peanut Festival is currently held in T.C. Jeffords Park each year.

Ole Engine 100 - Front Ole Engine 100 - Front

* Ole Engine 100 o Ole Engine 100 is a steam locomotive that ran the rails of the Georgia-Ashburn Sylvester-Camilla Railways from 1930 to 1948 until she was replaced with the next generation of train - The Diesel. In 1957, The Little Engine That Could was donated to the Worth County/Sylvester Chamber of Commerce and the City of Sylvester by GASC railways for a well deserved rest. It now sits under a protective awning in T.C. Jeffords Park at the intersection of U.S. Highway 82 and Georgia State Route 33.

* Pope Park * Shipp Park * Gervaise Lawhorne Park * Tyson Steel Wildlife Museum o A museum that contains animals from around the world displayed in their natural habitat. Admission is free to the public.

Peanut Parade Peanut Parade

[edit] Peanut Festival

The Peanut Festival is an annual festival held on the third weekend of October in T.C. Jeffords Park to celebrate the city's status as Peanut Capital of the World. The event is sponsored by the Sylvester/Worth Chamber of Commerce and ConAgra Foods, makers of Peter Pan peanut butter. Activities include one of the largest parades in the Southeast and a beauty pageant with up to 100 contestants. Craftsmen from all over the state come to Sylvester to showcase their creations at the festival and some live entertainment and carnival attractions are usually on hand as well.

[edit] Notable People

* Marion Butts - NFL Running Back from 1989 to 1995 who played for the San Diego Chargers, New England Patriots, and Houston Oilers. Born in Sylvester. * Rickey Claitt - NFL Running Back that played for the Washington Redskins. Born in Sylvester. * James Andrew Dixon Jr, Also known as Dru is a recording artist who recorded with Rollover Records from 2001-2004. He is currently signed to the Sekal Muzik Group. Dru recorded what some consider to be a classic album alongside partner Darkbrown. The album was titled "Kuntryversy", which featured Grammy Award winner Killer Mike on the albums first single "Ridin Chevys". The album has sold 35,000 copies to date. * Sue Monk Kidd - Author of the New York Times bestseller, The Secret Life of Bees and The Mermaid Chair. Born in Sylvester. * Robert L. F. Sikes - U.S. Representative for Florida. Born in Isabella.

[edit] Future

Sylvester is continuing to modernize and grow. Downtown storefronts are occupied and there are several ongoing downtown revitalization projects. Sylvester's progressive changes include an ongoing fiber optic project linking all of the County schools with high-speed internet, revitalizing street scape, the courthouse, and other sites of beauty that include City Hall, the Woolard Hotel Apartments, and the turn of the century homes located on Isabella Street.

[edit] External links

* City of Sylvester web page * Worth County Schools Home Page

* Sylvester, Georgia is at coordinates [show location on an interactive map] 31°31′53″N 83°50′10″W / 31.531425, -83.836233 (Sylvester, Georgia)Coordinates: [show location on an interactive map] 31°31′53″N 83°50′10″W / 31.531425, -83.836233 (Sylvester, Georgia)

[hide] v • d • e Municipalities and communities of Worth County, Georgia County seat: Sylvester Cities

Poulan | Sylvester | Warwick Map of Georgia highlighting Worth County Town

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